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If you’re like most people, you’re using your smartphone to assist you with everything from Internet browsing to taking photos to communicating with your friends and more, so why not use it to help you lose weight? There are tons of weight loss and fitness apps available that can make it much simpler to track your calorie intake and stick to your healthy diet plan.

1. MyFitnessPal. This is…

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Weight training is a tricky subject, especially for women who hear a lot of conflicting information about the best way to train and what will happen to their bodies when they do. That’s too bad, because the more lean muscle mass you have, the more efficiently you burn calories all day long. These four myths are simply not true – so forget about them and lift away.

Myth: Lifting weights…

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You’ve probably heard “drink water” more times than you can count – but does it really help with weight loss? The short answer is, “it depends.”

If you’re already drinking plenty of water, drinking more won’t make a difference in your weight. However, if you’re dehydrated and you start drinking more water, or if you drink high-calorie beverages often and you replace them wit…

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As technology advances so do your opportunities for improving your fitness from the comfort of your own home. This can make it easier for you to try out a variety of new activities and fit them into your busy schedule. There are several interactive game systems that allow you to get a real workout right in front of you home TV.

Workout Routines

You have probably seen a workout routin…

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First eggs are good, then they’re bad, then they’re good again. They’ve been rumoured to cause high cholesterol, heart disease, and more – but do they? Great news for egg lovers: The latest research finds eggs innocent of all charges. More than innocent – if there were a contest for the perfect food, eggs would be frontrunners.

Chicken eggs may be high in cholesterol, but their…

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Some people skip meals because they do not have the time. Other people skip meals because they are too tired at the end of the day. Still others skip meals to try to lose weight. Whatever the reason is skipping meals will actually ruin your metabolism and make you gain weight instead of losing it.

Damaging Your Metabolism

You may have heard about your metabolism, but do not know much about…

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Losing weight takes commitment and hard work – there’s no getting around it. However, there are many great tricks that will make each day just a little easier. “Trick” yourself into losing weight with these tips that are so easy you’ll almost forget you’re dieting.

Chew gum. Gum chewing not only soothes stress but also keeps your mouth busy. You also might not enjoy the flavour of…

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When we eat we rarely think about how we are doing it. We just finish our food and are done with it. However, the way we eat can have a big impact on our digestion and how much we eat.

Eating Big Bites

Remember when your mom told you to take smaller bites? She was right. When you take big bites you overwhelm your digestive system and finish your meal quickly. Your body does not get enoug…

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In your attempt to lose weight, you might already be changing your diet around to add healthy foods. While it’s important to keep a close eye on what you’re eating, you should remember that beverages might also add plenty of calories and kilojoules to your daily count. Instead of drinking diet soda or even a lot of juice, consider adding more water to your diet.

Though water doesn’t…

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It is great having fresh produce to cook with. However, sometimes it does not last as long as we would like. Here are a few tips for keeping your fruits and vegetables fresher for much longer.

Buy Fresh Organic Produce

You might be surprised to find out that organic produce often lasts longer than traditional produce. Even though normal produce has preservatives, this often means that it…

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